Brexit Survives Northern Ireland Court Challenge

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union survived a legal challenge Friday when Northern Ireland’s High Court dismissed arguments that could have prevented Prime Minister Theresa May from beginning the process of exiting the EU. It was the first court ruling on the Brexit decision, approved by 4 percentage points in a vote in June. In their suit, a group of local lawmakers claimed the Northern Ireland legislature must be consulted before the British leadership triggers steps to...

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